I left the S-22 TH at 5:05 a.m., Villager next, the out along the bumpy ridge to Rabbit. I was back at Villager by three o'clock, head lamp on by 5:30. There was absolutely no moon, so crossing the desert floor in total darkness (except for the beam of the head lamp) was an adventure. Fortunately, I had a real compass and a gps, as the area is crisscrossed with washes and ravines. The weather was perfect. I'd do this one again.

Infamous Rabbit taunts no more. Came back more determined than ever after turning around 3.5 years before. Rolled over Villager, then powered through the bump roller-coaster. After so much anticipation, the views at the summit sucked (obscured by vegetation). Back on the bump roller-coaster and the endless descent to S22. Redemption!

Great hike , buddy from work and I did a 2 day. Camped at villager and then hit rabbits. Lots of snow on top 3-4 inches a list with drifts a lot higher. Good thing since I ran low on water. 8 liters was not enough. I would bring 9-10 liters if I was not sure of snow.

John Orange, George Ivy and I hiked up the long ridge of Rabbit from Salton Sea area in spring of 1977. Rabbit was my first desert summit ever. What an unusual terrain for someone who grew up among pine trees,alpine meadows and rock towers. For a while, I was not sure what the desert hiking experience was about, but many years of desert rambling followed.

Great New Year's Eve hike. Started from the citrus grove (Fillmore Ave) and just aimed for the bottom of the E-ridge. After ~45min picked up the ducked route where the white rocks are still in place. The ridge is steep and relentless and made for a great work-out with grand views all around. Temperature was way below freezing on top with rime ice covering trees and shrubs. Quickly traversed over to Villager and descended the south ridge to S-22. 9h 50min CTC.

Except for complete lack of Moon, conditions were perfect; cool, slight overcast until the descent. As a dayhike took 11h15m; I was motivated to get back to the car before dark. Had a sprained ankle and groin pull to start, and miraculously, both conditions seemed alleviated by the time I hit Rabbit.

There are 7 little lumps between Villager and Rabbit; they aren't oppressive, but they are a bit annoying on the way back.

This must have been a brutal hike when first added to the DPS list. You can see where branches have been trimmed, and the faint use trail is carefully routed around the worst thickets with simple but effective ducks. Plus a fire has cleared a good expanse of brush. Someone even put reflective dots on some bushes.

Actually haven't done this yet. I was hoping to do this early next spring from Toro to Rabbit to Villager and down to desert. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the conditions are like between Toro and Rabbit (besides being hot and dry most of the time). Any thoughts

Up the east ridge from the lemon grove. Thought it would be nice to summit a peak from below sea level. Very nice hike up the ridge but the 3+ miles across the boulders from the TH to reach the ridge is a drag- especially on the way back. I think via Villager may be the better route- as most seem to have already figured out...

Doing this in two days would really be punishment. I carried about 200 oz for my day trip and that really wasn't enough on this day that reached the low 90s in Temp. Having to carry enough water for two days and a night would push that number much higher and thus add a lot of weight.

The roller coaster ridge was actually enjoyable because of the spectacular views of the dry (and should be dry... Salton) lake beds.

Departed Villager at 7am made Rabbit Peak in 3:15 hours. I signed the summit log, found a geocache, ate lunch, and took a nap. Made it back to Villager in about 3 hours.

The bumps to Rabbit from Villager and back are many and I agree, it is a roller coaster. My data shows Total climbing/Total Descent of 5696'/5696' (out and back).

I used 3 liters of water for the out and back trek and 3 liters for the return trip to the car at S-22.

I fought the most serious-unrelenting-fiercest wind all day long--knocked me down 6 times on the 14 mile day trek. Many times I had to skirt the ridge in order to walk upright. I even slipped once and the wind held me up preventing a fall!

All in all it was a great day to be out. I'll update this post later with a trip report.

Almost made it. Hiked to Villager, setup camp and continued on to Rabbit. Made it to the last mile before bailing back to Villager. Awesome night on the summit of Villager with no wind and bright moon.